Many of us work in small offices or even home offices and have taken a few steps to make our workspaces green. It's time to take these actions a step further - beyond the basics of recycling our paper and printing using double-sided printer settings.
Here are a few tips that will help you decrease your office's energy output, become more efficient, save money, and create a more comfortable work environment for you and for others:
- Leverage teleconferencing and instant messaging technology (decreasing commutes and carbon emissions)
- Reduce indoor air pollution (allow proper ventilation, use non-toxic cleaning supplies)
- Form a green office committee (even if it's just a few people - it's amazing how many great ideas are created once people strategize with one another!)
- Beware of electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) and radiation coming from computers (use headsets when talking on the phone)
- Eliminate "Phantom Energy" (save money by turning off appliances when not in use)
Do you have a great tip for greening your office - above and beyond the using reusable water bottles and utensils? Please share these tips with others at EcoTuesday this month. We'll be meeting in cities across the country on Tuesday, May 24. Please register beforehand - we always like to know you're coming.
